The central bank of Qatar
Technical-level talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan have continued between Iran and U.S. teams in Doha and Geneva to implement the Islamabad memorandum. Delegations have agreed a monitoring channel, discussed phased release of frozen Iranian funds and arrangements for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, while disagreements persist over inspections and control of the strait.
Indirect talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan are pressing to implement the Islamabad Memorandum and to restart shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Officials say progress is being made, with a monitoring channel set to report violations, and discussions on how part of Iran’s frozen assets could be used to purchase needed goods.
Qatar has formed Doha Investment to accelerate value creation and broaden private-sector participation. The division will manage the domestic portfolio of the sovereign wealth fund and oversee 45 state-owned enterprises, signaling a consolidation to spur privatization and diversify the economy.